chrysanthemum

== English == === Etymology === From Latin chrȳsanthemum from Ancient Greek χρῡσάνθεμον (khrūsánthemon, “Persian buttercup”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /kɹɪˈsænθəməm/, /kɹəˈsænθəmʌm/ === Noun === chrysanthemum (plural chrysanthemums or chrysanthema) Any of many flowering perennial plants, of the genus Chrysanthemum, native to China, that have showy radiate heads. ==== Synonyms ==== mum (mainly US) ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === chrysanthemum on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Chrysanthemum on Wikispecies.Wikispecies